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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Psychiatry residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.

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About Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

ACGME code
4003821180
Program director
David Deckert
Location
Akron, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
477
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 477 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White88%
  • Asian18%

Contact and location

Program director
David Deckert
Program coordinator
Wanda Jones
Coordinator phone
(330) 344-6440
Program phone
(330) 379-9960
Sponsoring institution
Summa Health System

525 E Market Street Psychiatry Residency Akron, OH 44309 Open in Google Maps

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program: frequently asked questions

Does Summa Health System/NEOMED Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Summa Health System/NEOMED Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program IMG-friendly?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offer?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Summa Health System/NEOMED Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program located?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is located at 525 E Market Street Psychiatry Residency Akron, OH 44309. Its sponsoring institution is Summa Health System.

Who is the program director of Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

The program director is David Deckert. The program coordinator, Wanda Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.